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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.97, 7,475.34 and 2,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.97, 7,475.34 and 2,061.89 is: 3,092.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.97 : 7,475.34 = 2,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.97/7,475.34 = 2,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.97x = 7,475.34 × 2,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.97x = 15,413,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413,328.79/4,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.58

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